Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Griffith University - Gold Coast
Overview
Pharmacology and toxicology require an understanding of the properties of chemicals and how they interact with biological systems. You’ll learn about drugs and poisons, how they act on the body, and how to develop new medicines. You’ll learn through hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities, including an immersive virtual learning environment, and formulation, pharmacology and analytical laboratories. You'll also have the opportunity to specialise through your choice of electives or major.
This degree has a strong jobs and industry focus, providing a pathway to many new careers in pharmacology, toxicology or drug research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other health industries. Its focus on pharmacology will also provide you with an excellent foundation if you are considering a degree in an area such as medicine , pharmacy , dentistry or medical research.
Majors
Areas of study
Majors: Pharmaceutical industry, pre-clinical. Non-major options are also available.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Regulatory scientist, pharmaceutical sales representative, medical science liaison, clinical trials monitor, pharmacy technician, research assistant, laboratory support technician, environmental scientist, formulation chemist.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.45 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 73.55 | 78.30 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 63.45 | 71.05 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Griffith University website for admission criteria information.
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University
Griffith University
Campus
Gold Coast
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Indicative ATAR
63.45
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years
Course Link
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- State
- QLD
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 365
- Campuses
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